Star Wars And Psychology: Embracing The Dark Side
A few evenings ago, some friends and I decided to watch the
latest Star Wars film, Return of the Sith. This film got me
thinking about a concept that is key to much of the hypnotherapy
that I do, and is an excellent example of how not to lead one's
life.
Much of what makes the Star Wars story so alluring is the
puzzling change that occurs in Anakin Skywalker. How is it that
a man can turn from supremely good to the embodiment of evil?
We're led to love Anakin the Jedi and hate the same man, only a
few days later. It is both puzzling and troubling. What is even
more puzzling (and perhaps troubling) is that, on the surface,
it seems that Anakin's love for Padm